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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 748.63, 1,122.36 and 303.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 748.63, 1,122.36 and 303.85 is: 455.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    748.63 : 1,122.36 = 303.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    748.63/1,122.36 = 303.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    748.63x = 1,122.36 × 303.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    748.63x = 341,029.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,029.09/748.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.54

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